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Microsoft 365, Azure, hybrid solutions: choosing the right cloud for an SME is more than a product catalog. We give you the keys.

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Migrating to Microsoft 365: a practical guide for SMEs

Steps, pitfalls to avoid, and a realistic budget for migrating your SME to Microsoft 365. Email, files, Teams: what you need to plan.

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Cloud: what you need to know

The French cloud market reached €27 billion in 2025. For SMEs, migrating to Microsoft 365, Azure or a hybrid cloud is often the first structural project. But choosing the right solution, securing the migration and training teams requires hands-on guidance. Our articles cover practical questions: which cloud to choose, how to migrate without data loss, what budget to plan.

Migrating to the cloud for an SME is more than a Microsoft 365 subscription. It's an infrastructure project that touches email, storage, security and the work habits of the entire team.

The French cloud market reached €27 billion in 2025.

Source: Markess by Exaegis, 2025

How do I migrate my SME to Microsoft 365?

Migration to Microsoft 365 involves auditing existing usage, planning migration batches (email, files, applications), configuring security (MFA, Conditional Access) and training users. Allow 2 to 6 weeks depending on the number of workstations.

What does cloud cost for an SME?

A Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription costs approximately €20 per user per month. The total budget depends on the number of users, storage needs and complementary services (cloud backup, Azure AD, etc.).

Written by the ECLAUD IT team

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